https://www.massdrop.com/buy/sparkle-loft-artisan-keycap
There are already 300 purchased. I mean don't get me wrong, I like keyboards a lot and currently looking at my next keyboard and keycaps combo but $50 for a SINGLE keycap? I can't justify this just curious why...Show Image(https://media.giphy.com/media/1M9fmo1WAFVK0/giphy.gif)
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/sparkle-loft-artisan-keycap
There are already over 300 purchased. I mean don't get me wrong, I like keyboards a lot and currently looking at my next keyboard and keycaps combo but $50 for a SINGLE keycap? I can't justify this just curious why... They cost that much to make or?Show Image(https://media.giphy.com/media/1M9fmo1WAFVK0/giphy.gif)
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/sparkle-loft-artisan-keycap
There are already 300 purchased. I mean don't get me wrong, I like keyboards a lot and currently looking at my next keyboard and keycaps combo but $50 for a SINGLE keycap? I can't justify this just curious why...Show Image(https://media.giphy.com/media/1M9fmo1WAFVK0/giphy.gif)
Don't go looking up Clack Factory caps then. :))
I think $50 for a metal keycap is more than fair. It's not easy or cheap to produce.
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/sparkle-loft-artisan-keycap
There are already over 300 purchased. I mean don't get me wrong, I like keyboards a lot and currently looking at my next keyboard and keycaps combo but $50 for a SINGLE keycap? I can't justify this just curious why... They cost that much to make or?Show Image(https://media.giphy.com/media/1M9fmo1WAFVK0/giphy.gif)
Seriously? This is cnc'd aluminum on a keycap which is expensive compared to the smooth on $40 resin kit which can make you 50+ keycaps
Simple, they like it and think it's worth the price.
I think the total number sold includes the cheaper caps (summoning shield, hydra, shield, etc.) because MD tracks each order, not the specific reactor cap. And the cheaper caps are as low as ~$20.
Simple, they like it and think it's worth the price.
Not really the best explanation.
Simple, they like it and think it's worth the price.
Not really the best explanation.
Well it's a good explanation as to why the seller can list the caps at that price; it's simple business logic.
It however, does not explain why there are those willing to purchase at that price.
It's like buying jewelry. We like pretty things to place on our fingers and on our keyboards. And cost be damned :p
I personally think that cap is pretty cool.
Simple answer: people like pretty things and people have expendable income.
Other answer: no one actually knows
I added a guest link (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/sparkle-loft-artisan-keycap?mode=guest_open) to the OP because screw the fake exclusivity of Massdrop. >:D
Simple, they like it and think it's worth the price.
Not really the best explanation.
Well it's a good explanation as to why the seller can list the caps at that price; it's simple business logic.
It however, does not explain why there are those willing to purchase at that price.
Well there can be a point at which you like something a lot but logic is like no way so you wouldn't buy it. Just not a helpful reply as that can be deduced. The breakdown of the pieces and material helped out to see why the price can be there and answered my question. A lot don't know this. Now I know what MAKES them special :) .
Customers want to know what they are buying as well regardless of how much they like it. Simple business logic too :) .It's like buying jewelry. We like pretty things to place on our fingers and on our keyboards. And cost be damned :p
I personally think that cap is pretty cool.
Yeah they look awesome but as a beginner in these sort of things it is good to learn. I think some felt like I was attacking them (one post sounded defensive). However, even jewelry we KNOW what the worth of the material is etc why people forget here sometimes. This could help out a lot of people beginning in keyboards etc. For example, why Topres are so expensive etc but I digress.
Simple, they like it and think it's worth the price.
Not really the best explanation.
Well it's a good explanation as to why the seller can list the caps at that price; it's simple business logic.
It however, does not explain why there are those willing to purchase at that price.
Well there can be a point at which you like something a lot but logic is like no way so you wouldn't buy it. Just not a helpful reply as that can be deduced. The breakdown of the pieces and material helped out to see why the price can be there and answered my question. A lot don't know this. Now I know what MAKES them special :) .
Customers want to know what they are buying as well regardless of how much they like it. Simple business logic too :) .It's like buying jewelry. We like pretty things to place on our fingers and on our keyboards. And cost be damned :p
I personally think that cap is pretty cool.
Yeah they look awesome but as a beginner in these sort of things it is good to learn. I think some felt like I was attacking them (one post sounded defensive). However, even jewelry we KNOW what the worth of the material is etc why people forget here sometimes. This could help out a lot of people beginning in keyboards etc. For example, why Topres are so expensive etc but I digress.
Topre used to be MUCH more expensive. Just sayin'
A CNC machine to make parts is where the cost comes from. The material itself doesn't actually cost that much but since metals require special tools, that is where the cost comes from.
Things that increase cost:
-complex curves and geometry requiring longer periods for cutting and lower tolerances
-more individual parts essentially multiplying the work by the number of parts
-anything that requires a change in the orientation of the piece being cut.
(mod I took out the cuss words don't know if GH has a policy against it but just incase)
lmao that's a nice rant but he probably doesn't know about work and material costs. In any case, it's a nice cap but not enough for me to buy.
No problemo :)(mod I took out the cuss words don't know if GH has a policy against it but just incase)
We have a swear filter that catches text, but obviously has no effect on images - so the censoring is appreciated. :thumb:
Ehh...I don't get it, personally.
Say all you want about how much it costs to produce-- this doesn't matter, as far as I can see. I think it's a bit silly to pay $50 for this keycap whether it cost $5, $50, or $500 to produce. After all, just because something is inefficient to manufacture, doesn't mean it's actually worth the resulting price.
I might consider paying $5 for it, and if they can't manufacture it cheaply enough to sell it for $5, then I just won't buy it, and that's all there is to it.
Ehh...I don't get it, personally.
Say all you want about how much it costs to produce-- this doesn't matter, as far as I can see. I think it's a bit silly to pay $50 for this keycap whether it cost $5, $50, or $500 to produce. After all, just because something is inefficient to manufacture, doesn't mean it's actually worth the resulting price.
I might consider paying $5 for it, and if they can't manufacture it cheaply enough to sell it for $5, then I just won't buy it, and that's all there is to it.
why do people pay this much for a keybaord on geekhack?
Why do birds suddenly appear?
This thread is dumb.Show Image(http://www.youstudyplus.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Supply-and-Demand-Graph.png)
This thread is dumb.Show Image(http://www.youstudyplus.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Supply-and-Demand-Graph.png)
We all know this.
OP wants to know why the demand is there.
This thread is dumb.Show Image(http://www.youstudyplus.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Supply-and-Demand-Graph.png)
We all know this.
OP wants to know why the demand is there.
This thread is dumb.Show Image(http://www.youstudyplus.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Supply-and-Demand-Graph.png)
We all know this.
OP wants to know why the demand is there.
In this particular case though it's a little more than supply and demand. The cost of manufacturing and supplies is actually quite high.
This thread is dumb.Show Image(http://www.youstudyplus.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Supply-and-Demand-Graph.png)
Artisans are the new black
Ehh...I don't get it, personally.
Say all you want about how much it costs to produce-- this doesn't matter, as far as I can see. I think it's a bit silly to pay $50 for this keycap whether it cost $5, $50, or $500 to produce. After all, just because something is inefficient to manufacture, doesn't mean it's actually worth the resulting price.
I might consider paying $5 for it, and if they can't manufacture it cheaply enough to sell it for $5, then I just won't buy it, and that's all there is to it.
This thread is dumb.Show Image(http://www.youstudyplus.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Supply-and-Demand-Graph.png)
So are you since your answer wasn't as relevant as the others who actually bothered to explain the product and tried to understand the post.
I know how economics work but good attempt at trying to look smart. Thanks for the others who helped me learn about the keycaps and the materials and process hence the post wasn't dumb.